Tuesday, September 17, 2024, 11:00 am - 12:15 pm, VCU School of Nursing, Younger auditorium, 1100 E. Leigh St, Richmond VA 23298 or Virtual

Join VCU School of Nursing for a lecture by Danny Avula, M.D., M.P.H.

Avula is a public health physician specializing in pediatrics and preventive medicine, and continues to practice clinically as a pediatric hospitalist. He served the Richmond and Henrico Health Districts for 12 years, including as the director for six years. In January 2021, he was appointed to lead the statewide COVID-19 vaccination effort in Virginia. From 2022-2024, Avula served as Commissioner of the Virginia Department of Social Services. He is also an affiliate faculty member at VCU, where he regularly serves as an advisor and preceptor to graduate and medical students, and a candidate in the 2024 mayoral election for the City of Richmond, Virginia.